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Bellah, Robert N. Tokugawa Religion: the Values of Pre-Industrial Japan hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Acceptable. Book #or957195. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Bix, Herbert P. Hirohito And The Making Of Modern Japan 2000 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1120091. ISBN #006019314X / 9780060193140. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Bix, Herbert P. Hirohito And The Making Of Modern Japan 2000 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1120091. ISBN #006019314X / 9780060193140. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Winner of the Pulitzer Prize In this groundbreaking biography of the Japanese emperor Hirohito, Herbert P. Bix offers the first complete, unvarnished look at the enigmatic leader whose sixty-three-year reign ushered Japan into the modern world. Never before has the full life of this controversial figure been revealed with such clarity and vividness. Bix shows what it was like to be trained from birth for a lone position at the apex of the nation's political hierarchy and as a revered symbol of divine status. Influenced by an unusual combination of the Japanese imperial tradition and a modern scientific worldview, the young emperor gradually evolves into his preeminent role, aligning himself with the growing ultranationalist movement, perpetuating a cult of religious emperor worship, resisting attempts to curb his power, and all the while burnishing his image as a reluctant, passive monarch. Here we see Hirohito as he truly was: a man of strong will and real authority. Supported by a vast array of previously untapped primary documents, Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan is perhaps most illuminating in lifting the veil on the mythology surrounding the emperor's impact on the world stage. Focusing closely on Hirohito's interactions with his advisers and successive Japanese governments, Bix sheds new light on the causes of the China War in 1937 and the start of the Asia-Pacific War in 1941. And while conventional wisdom has had it that the nation's increasing foreign aggression was driven and maintained not by the emperor but by an elite group of Japanese militarists, the reality, as witnessed here, is quite different. Bix documents in detail the strong, decisive role Hirohito played in wartime operations, from the takeover of Manchuria in 1931 through the attack on Pearl Harbor and ultimately the fateful decision in 1945 to accede to an unconditional surrender. In fact, the emperor stubbornly prolonged the war effort and then used the horrifying bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, together with the Soviet entrance into the war, as his exit strategy from a no-win situation. From the moment of capitulation, we see how American and Japanese leaders moved to justify the retention of Hirohito as emperor by whitewashing his wartime role and reshaping the historical consciousness of the Japanese people. The key to this strategy was Hirohito's alliance with General MacArthur, who helped him maintain his stature and shed his militaristic image, while MacArthur used the emperor as a figurehead to assist him in converting Japan into a peaceful nation. Their partnership ensured that the emperor's image would loom large over the postwar years and later decades, as Japan began to make its way in the modern age and struggled -- as it still does -- to come to terms with its past. Until the very end of a career that embodied the conflicting aims of Japan's development as a nation, Hirohito remained preoccupied with politics and with his place in history. Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan provides the definitive account of his rich life and legacy. Meticulously researched and utterly engaging, this book is proof that the history of twentieth-century Japan cannot be understood apart from the life of its most remarkable and enduring leader.
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Bowers, Faudion Japanese Theatre paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1059012. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Boyd, Julia Hannah Riddell: An Englishwoman in Japan Tuttle Publishing 1996 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1123248. ISBN #080482049X / 9780804820493. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Boyd, Julia Hannah Riddell: An Englishwoman in Japan Tuttle Publishing 1996 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1123248. ISBN #080482049X / 9780804820493. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary In the late nineteenth century hundreds of Christian missionaries were despatched to Japan to convert the heathen, a task that many felt could be accomplished within a few decades. That expectation proved to be wildly optimistic, since today fewer than one percent of Japanese are Christian. The efforts and even the names of those early missionaries are now largely forgotten, but the work of one woman, Hannah Riddell, proved to be vital and lasting. While visiting the Honmyoji temple in Kumamoto, Hannah encountered a group of lepers - in every degree of loathsomeness - and her life suddenly changed. Though she continued her efforts to save the souls of ordinary Japanese, Hannah became determined to improve the wretched lives of lepers. Against great odds, she founded one of the first modern leprosariums in Japan, but Hannah's iron will and splendid lifestyle soon put her at odds with her English colleagues and their small missionary community was torn apart. Undaunted, Hannah continued her work independently and came to know many of the great figures of Meiji Japan. Hannah's story and that of her niece, Ada, who ran the hospital after her aunt's death until its dramatic closure in 1941, poignantly describe the valiant battle against a terrible disease. At the same time the narrative vividly brings to life early encounters between the Japanese and the English and their very different cultures.
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Bramble, P. Sean Culture Shock! Japan: A Survival Guide To Customs And Etiquette 2005 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1104587. ISBN #1558689354 / 9781558689350. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Bramble, P. Sean Culture Shock! Japan: A Survival Guide To Customs And Etiquette 2005 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1104587. ISBN #1558689354 / 9781558689350. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Whether you're conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; these are guides for a way of life.
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Buchanan, Daniel Crump Japanese Proverbs And Sayings hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1131788. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Buruma, Ian Behind The Mask: On Sexual Demons, Sacred Mothers, Transvestites, Gangsters, Drifters And Other Japanese Cultural Heroes Pantheon Books 1984 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1083966. ISBN #0394537750 / 9780394537757. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Buruma, Ian Behind The Mask: On Sexual Demons, Sacred Mothers, Transvestites, Gangsters, Drifters And Other Japanese Cultural Heroes Pantheon Books 1984 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1083966. ISBN #0394537750 / 9780394537757. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Close, Upton Behind The Face Of Japan hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Book #or957192. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Condon, John C. With Respect to the Japanese: A Guide for Westerners Intercultural Press 1984 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or940787. ISBN #0933662491 / 9780933662490. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Condon, John C. With Respect to the Japanese: A Guide for Westerners Intercultural Press 1984 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or940787. ISBN #0933662491 / 9780933662490. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Did you know there is a proper way to give and receive business cards in Japan?Americans and the Japanese communicate daily in business, education, and social settings. The two cultures, however, are vastly different, which can cause unexpected miscommunications. Readers will discover how to avoid embarrassing the Japanese, as well as how to earn their respect.In With Respect to the Japanese: A Guide for Americans, John C. Condon presents Japanese culture in simple, concise language in this essential guide for Americans. He explains Japanese collectivism in contrast to American individualism, as well as how this overriding societal characteristic affects decision-making, rhetoric, management styles, behavior in the workplace, and much more. Condon examines the critical elements of Japanese culture that affect the way Japanese and Americans perceive and react to each other, and then offers concrete guidelines for establishing effective relationships.
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Craig, Albert M. Heritage Of Japanese Civilization 2002 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1096391. ISBN #0135766125 / 9780135766125. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Craig, Albert M. Heritage Of Japanese Civilization 2002 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1096391. ISBN #0135766125 / 9780135766125. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary This short survey of the rich and long history of Japan provides an overall framework from its origins to today. It presents traditions in every field of the arts and literature, political changes, economic advancements, and developments in society, commerce, and culture. Five chapters cover distinct eras: Japan's origins to the twelfth century; medieval Japan, Tokugawa Rule, modern Japan: 1853-1945, and from war's end to the new millenium. For anyone interested in the civilization of Asia and Japan.
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Dalby, Liza Geisha Vintage Books 1985 paperback. BOOK COND: Used; Good. Yellowing from age. Book #or916072. ISBN #0394728939 / 9780394728933. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Downer, Lesley Women Of The Pleasure Quarters: The Secret History Of The Geisha Broadway Books 2001 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or987688. ISBN #0767904893 / 9780767904896. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Downer, Lesley Women Of The Pleasure Quarters: The Secret History Of The Geisha Broadway Books 2001 hardcover. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Good. JACKET COND: Used; Good. Book #or987688. ISBN #0767904893 / 9780767904896. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary From critically acclaimed author and Japanese scholar Lesley Downer, an enchanting portrait of the mysterious world of the geisha. Ever since Westerners arrived in Japan, they have been intrigued by Japanese womanhood and, above all, by geisha. This fascination has spawned a wealth of extraordinary fictional creations, from Puccini's Madama Butterfly to Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha . The reality of the geisha's existence, though, whether today or in history, has rarely been addressed. Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but, literally, "arts people." Their accomplishments include singing, dancing, playing a musical instruments; but above all, they are masters of the art of conversation, soothing the worries and stroking the egos of the wealthy businessmen who can afford their attentions. It is this which imbues the geisha with such power and which makes absolute secrecy such a crucial aspect of their work. As denizens of a world defined by silence and mystery, geisha are notoriously difficult to meet and even to find. Lesley Downer, an award- winning writer, Japanese scholar, and consummate storyteller, gained more access into this world than almost any other Westerner ever has and spent several months living among them. In Women of the Pleasure Quarters , she weaves together intimate portraits of modern geisha with the romantic legends and colorful historical tales of geisha of the past. From Sadda Yakko, who dined with American presidents and had her portrait painted by Picasso, to Koito, a modern-day geisha who maintains her own website, geisha throughout history step out of the pages of Women of the Pleasure Quarters to become living, breathing creatures. Looking into such traditions as mizuage , the ritual deflowering which was once a rite of passage for all geisha, and providing colorful depictions of the geisha's dress, training, and homes, Downer, with grace, elegance, and respect, transforms their reality in a captivating narrative that both informs and entertains. At once a symbol of a bygone age and an institution more quintessentially Japanese than any other, geisha are a society at a crossroads, struggling to reinvent their place in the new millennium while honoring the traditions of the past. Both instructive and evocative, Women of the Pleasure Quarters is an enthralling portrait of a world unlike any other.
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Dresser, Christopher Traditional Arts and Crafts of Japan Dover Publications 1994 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1026027. ISBN #0486279928 / 9780486279923. (filed under: Japan ) *
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Dresser, Christopher Traditional Arts and Crafts of Japan Dover Publications 1994 paperback. . Some wear from use. Good used book.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1026027. ISBN #0486279928 / 9780486279923. (filed under: Japan ) *
 stock image, actual book may vary Great Victorian classic offers unsurpassed coverage of architecture, ornament, pottery, calligraphy, drawing, lacquerware, metalware, textiles, religious symbols and more. Fascinating insights into Japanese culture: dancing girls, hara-kiri, tea-drinking ceremony, shrines and scenery, vegetation, etc. Over 200 exquisitely drawn illustrations. A delight for art and antique collectors, art historians, crafts enthusiasts, any lover of Japan.
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Dunn, C. J. Everyday Life in Imperial Japan Dorset Press 1989 Hard Cover. Book: Clean text. B&W drawings. DJ: Minor tears.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. JACKET COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or552368. ISBN #0880293527 / 9780880293525. (keywords: JAPANESE HISTORY CULTURE CUSTOMS SOCIETY) (filed under: Japan ) *
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Earhart, H. Byron Japanese Relgion: Unity And Diversity Fourth Edition (Religious Life In History) Wadsworth/ Thomson 2004 paperback. . Some highlighting.. BOOK COND: Used; Very Good. Book #or1141725. ISBN #0534176941 / 9780534176945. (filed under: Japan ) *
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